Everything below was quoted 2026-07-27 for a specific box into Atlanta. Real rows, real windows, one dated snapshot.
Live prices to Atlanta, GA — quoted 2026-07-27
Atlanta got the benchmark treatment for this page: a 12 × 10 × 6 in, 5 lb box of household goods, quoted live via the SMKlog calculator from Newark and again from Los Angeles. The tables carry the responses untouched. Price shown equals price paid; SMKlog's charge is already in the number.
From Newark, NJ (07102) to Atlanta, GA 30303
| Carrier | Service | Price | Quoted transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| USPS | Ground Advantage | $13.29 | 6-7 business days |
| UPS | Ground Saver | $13.52 | 4 business days |
| UPS | Ground | $14.05 | 3-4 business days |
| FedEx | Ground Economy | $14.31 | 4-5 business days |
| UPS | 3 Day Select | $19.94 | 3-4 business days |
From Los Angeles, CA (90011) to Atlanta, GA 30303
| Carrier | Service | Price | Quoted transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| USPS | Ground Advantage | $17.30 | 6-7 business days |
| UPS | Ground Saver | $19.14 | 6 business days |
| UPS | Ground | $19.30 | 6-7 business days |
| UPS | 3 Day Select | $27.17 | 3-4 business days |
| USPS | Priority Mail | $28.19 | 2-3 business days |
Newark's ground quotes to Atlanta bunched in the low-to-mid teens on 2026-07-27, with Los Angeles running several dollars above that. Hub cities like Atlanta frequently land on the short end of quoted windows because so much carrier volume moves through them, though the window on your own quote is the one worth planning around. Rates churn weekly, so consider this a reference with a date stamp and price your route fresh.
Zone math, briefly
Carriers price by zone: distance bands drawn outward from the origin ZIP. Atlanta from Newark crosses a middling number of them, which is why the eastern table starts at $13.29 rather than the $17.30 the western one does. Same box, different band.
Fast tiers make sense here
UPS Ground Saver quoted 4 business days from Newark at $13.52, and 3 Day Select cut that to 3-4 for $19.94. When the base window is already short, paying up buys less; when a date matters, it buys margin. Decide by the calendar, not by reflex.
One description, three carriers
Tell the calculator what's in the box in ordinary words; SMKlog estimates the packed box and pulls USPS, UPS and FedEx rates in a single pass. Exact measurements, if you have them, make the estimate yours. Buy, print, track, done.
Shipping to Georgia: common questions
What's the cost to ship a package into Georgia?
Benchmarked 2026-07-27: $13.29 (USPS Ground Advantage from Newark) and $17.30 (same service from Los Angeles) for a 12 × 10 × 6 in box at 5 lb. Totals are checkout-final, SMKlog's charge included. Treat them as reference points and run your own box for a current figure.
How long does delivery to Georgia usually take?
Our quoted windows on 2026-07-27 spanned 2-3 business days (USPS Priority Mail from Los Angeles) up to 6-7 on the distant ground tiers, with Newark's UPS and FedEx services at 3-5 days. Every row above shows the window its carrier returned for this specific route.
What did the Atlanta run cost from each coast?
The Newark side opened at $13.29 and stayed tight through $14.31 across four ground services; Los Angeles opened at $17.30. Those held on 2026-07-27 only. The calculator shows the current spread for your exact ZIPs before any payment happens.
Is a login required before printing a label?
No login exists to require. Quote, compare, pay and print as a guest; the tracking number is part of the label from the start.